Shower climbing and onsen in the Azuma mountains

Discover shower climbing in the Azuma mountains in the company of a certified mountain guide. And then relax in a Japanese onsen!

1 Day

Jun - Oct

Low

Beginner

Description

This shower climbing and onsen program in the Azuma mountain range is a great way to get to know the Japanese outdoors and its beautiful scenery!

I will take you to Maekawa-Ootakisawa in the Azuma mountain range. This is an active volcano with a conical-shaped crater, which makes it very appealing. It's located in the west central part of Japan. It will take us one hour drive to get there, plus an extra half an hour to get ready to start the activity.

Shower Climbing, is the perfect activity for summer hikes. It involves rock climbing in streams and swimming in natural pools in the river. No special skills are required and it's a great way to enjoy nature!

We'll start early in the morning, at 7am, to make the most out of the tour. After the hike, I'll take you to the historic Namegawa-Onsen (Japanese hot springs), located in Shimo-yamaguchi. You'll enjoy a relaxing bath, surrounded by the traditional Japanese atmosphere. And we'll be back at the Station around 6pm.

This 1-day Mount Azuma shower climbing is a great way to discover Japan's beautiful scenery while getting to know its ancient traditions. Send us a request and we’ll start organizing your trip!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Details

More info

Onsen fee; JPY500 per person
Gear rental fee (option) by request for JPY1,000/person:
- Tabi (water shoes)
- Gaiters
- Helmet
- Harness
These items are available for free:
- Army cotton gloves
- Sling
- Carabiner
　　　　　　　　　　　　
Recommended equipment:
- Hiking wear (fast-dry material: Cotton is not suitable.)
- Warm clothes
- Backpack
- Hiking shoes
- Rain wear
- Snack (Lunch)
- Change clothes
- Bathing items
- Tabi or water shoes
- Gaiters
- Helmet
Harness

Meeting point

Fukushima Station (Tohoku Shinkan-sen)

About the guide

Japan

4.1

(6)

Our team of experienced local guides is dedicated to providing unforgettable ski touring, rock climbing, and hiking adventures across Japan, including some of the country’s most stunning regions like Hokkaido, Sapporo, Yatsugatake, and beyond. With in-depth knowledge of Japan’s diverse landscapes, our guides offer an authentic, expert-led experience in the country’s most iconic alpine areas

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Jun is a responsible and reliable guide. He is also knowledgeable on the local flora and fauna and managed to show us quite a few interesting alpine flowers, birds and animals. He is kind and helpful and converses well in English. I will not hesitate to recommend him to any anyone needing an English speaking guide in Japan.

As for Kikuo-san, we both really liked her. She is very pleasant. A bit quiet spoken in a good way. She obviously knows the Akan region very well, as she lives inside the national park. She has very responsible and well organised. I would have her guide us again, when we go back to the area.

Vincent

Fantastic region, perfect guide !

Arnaud

Just back from Hakuba –Japan and I’m so pleased to confirm we got such a great experience with Iwao who has provided a service above all expectations. Indeed assisting a family confronted to a new environment requires a certain level of patience and attention and all the family appreciated his sense of responsibilities and seriousness which allowed us to really enjoy this region by experiencing touring, hicking and of course skiing in immaculate powder. Iwao was very discreet but always acted to ensure we could take the best of all Hakuba mountains could offer to us during these 5 days.This experience will for sure remain in all our minds for long and this will be mainly thanks to Iwao ! Best, Arnaud

Arthur

We had a wonderfull ski touring trip with Iwao in Gunma. Iwao brought us in various beautifull landscapes to found very good spring snow. He is a very professional guide that can adapt to clients will and conditions! We had great time sharing our experiences about nature and mountains. The second day, we had a long tour with beautiful views on gunma's region and finissing along a river in an amazing forest. It was great fun to wait the last train in the midel of nowhere at sunset to come back to our village! Iwao has perfectly organised the trip bringing me to nice local onsen, restaurant and hôtel! Wonderfull trip to recommand!